Best 3 Primary schools in Shifnal – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Shifnal Primary School (Primary) in Shifnal; St Andrew's CofE Primary School (Primary) in Shifnal; Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool (Primary) in Shifnal — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Shifnal Primary School, St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool. They are primary phase and community school and voluntary controlled school type located around Shifnal, Shropshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Shifnal Primary School), published Mar 2013. The lowest is 3 (Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–10–15%; all under Shropshire local authority.

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Attribute	Shifnal Primary School TF11 8EJ	St Andrew's CofE Primary School TF11 9HD	Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool TF11 8RA
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Community school
Location	Shifnal Shropshire TF11 8EJ	Shifnal Shropshire TF11 9HD	Shifnal Shropshire TF11 8RA
Latest Ofsted	2 27 Mar 2013	2 2 Mar 2012	3 2 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	350	294	84
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Shropshire (893)	Shropshire (893)	Shropshire (893)
Website	www.shifnalprimary.co.uk	st-andrews-shifnal.shropshire.sch.uk	www.sheriffhalesschool.org
Telephone	01952460500	01952460226	01952460204
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Shifnal Primary School

TF11 8EJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8EJ
Ofsted: 2 27 Mar 2013
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Shropshire (893)
Website: www.shifnalprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01952460500

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

TF11 9HD

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 9HD
Ofsted: 2 2 Mar 2012
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Shropshire (893)
Website: st-andrews-shifnal.shropshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01952460226

Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool

TF11 8RA

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8RA
Ofsted: 3 2 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Shropshire (893)
Website: www.sheriffhalesschool.org
Telephone: 01952460204

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.